Volkov's rival in the UFC has had a coronavirus

American mixed style fighter (MMA) Walt Harris said he had had coronavirus while preparing for a fight with Russian heavyweight Alexander Volkov. His words are quoted by journalist James Lynch on his Twitter.

Harris was diagnosed with COVID-19 almost a month ago. According to the American, the illness did not greatly affect his preparation for the fight against the Russian. The heavyweights will fight on October 25 at the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) tournament.